The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 63.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a boys-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
63.7
19.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
91%
49.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
81%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.17
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 227 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 118 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,799
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.4%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Ms Amanda Simpson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
St John's Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9XB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Gregory's Catholic Comprehensive School
Secondary · Very close
St Gregory's Catholic School
Secondary · Very close
OA Tunbridge Wells
Academy · Very close
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 340m away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 529m away
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
Secondary · 704m away
St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 752m away
Southborough CofE Primary School
Primary · 771m away
Questions parents ask
Is Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys a selective school?
Yes. Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys's Ofsted rating?
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys?
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys currently has 1,799 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys take?
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys?
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is in Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9XB, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys have a sixth form?
Yes, Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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